KRK Ergo digital room analysis and correction system

KRK Systems announced the release of Ergo, a digital room analysis and correction system at winter NAMM show 2008. ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) is compatible with all recording and monitoring systems and designed to improv any studio mixing space by correcting for "real world" acoustic problems. KRK will also showcase Ergo at prolight + sound show 2008 in Frankfurt, Hall 5.0 A12. The Ergo connects to a PC via Firewire when it is performing its room analysis, but since all correction processing resides in the unit, no overhead is needed from the computer audio system. This means that Ergo can function in pure analog systems since it can work as a stand-alone room correction/speaker control unit after room analysis is complete. The Ergo hardware contains a thousand precision filters to control the audio environment, adapting and correcting virtually any mixing space, from home-based digital audio workstations to professional recording studios. In short, In developing Ergo, KRK teamed up with the acoustics experts at Lyngdorf Audio and integrated their patented Room Perfect 3D room analysis and correction algorithms to provide the best room correction solution available. "Lyngdorf is the world-leader in room correction technology," says Tony Rodrigues, Vice-President of Technology and Business Development for KRK Systems. "Ergo melds this technology into a real-world form factor with controls that are relevant to any recording or audio processing environment." Ergo also acts as a speaker switcher and master volume control and creates a seamless full range monitors-plus-sub system with subwoofer integration. It also is a 4-in, 6-out Firewire audio interface that easily interfaces with PC and MAC hardware and audio software. Ergo provides high-quality audio through its use of 120dB SNR digital-to-analog converters and phase-accurate signal processing. KRK further incorporates Firewire and S/PDIF input for digital connections to DAWs. A high quality analog volume control and headphone output are also provided in the system.